HBO’s The White Lotus has become beloved by fans. The first season in 2021 was a sleeper hit that still won 10 Emmy Awards. Come 2022, the second season was a mainstream success. Those who love to travel and have an interest in tourism have embraced The White Lotus, which shines a light on the intricacies and complexities of the relationships between tourists who come and go and locals who remain. As we wait with bated breath for the next season to air, here is everything you need to know about the location, cast and release of Season 3 of The White Lotus.

Where will the next White Lotus be filmed?

Koh Samui Four Seasons. Source: Four Seasons

Variety revealed that the third season of The White Lotus will be filmed in Thailand and HBO have just confirmed with releasing a six second teaser trailer that states: what happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand. Both Season 1 and Season 2 of White Lotus were filmed at Four Seasons resorts. The first season took place at the Four Seasons Maui in Hawaii and the second at San Domenico, a Four Seasons Hotel in Taormina, in Italy. So, it’s almost guaranteed that the series would continue its successful run with Four Seasons. The luxury hotel group has resorts in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and the Golden Triangle. If Mike White, The White Lotus director, follows in the footsteps of the previous locations and opts for a seaside location, the most obvious choice is Four Seasons Koh Samui. The new season will be shot at various locations, which is believed to also include the Anantara Mai Khao Villas Phuket, which is coincidentally booked out for several weeks at the same time the series is being filmed. Along with the January 2024 casting announcement, HBO revealed that The White Lotus began production “in and around Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok” in February 2024 and has wrapped. From the most recent trailers, it looks like majority of the season will be based at Koh Samui.

Which actors are cast in Season 3 of The White Lotus?

The White Lotus character Belinda. Source: HBO

Season 1 favourite Natasha Rothwell is returning to The White Lotus for Season 3, reprising her standout role as spa attendant Belinda. New actors are also joining the ensemble series. Variety reported that there are 12 actors set to join the show, including Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age), Leslie Bibb (Law Abiding Citizen), Dom Hetrakul (Dangerous), Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Michelle Monaghan (Made of Honour), Parker Posey (Party Girl), Tayme Thapthimthong (Mechanic: Resurrection), Walton Goggins (Justified), Sarah Catherine Hook (Impeachment: American Crime Story), Sam Nivola (Maestro), Patrick Schwarzenegger (The Staircase), and Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education) have all joined the third season of the hit HBO series. It’s unknown what characters the cast will be playing.

When will The White Lotus Season 3 be released?

The White Lotus Season 2. Source: HBO

The White Lotus debuted in 2021 and Season 2 was released in 2022. While Season 3 was rumoured to be released in 2023, the timing of the SAG-AFTRA strike affected the production of the show. Filming has taken place and wrapped, and the show will air on HBO on February 16, 2025. Those watching from Australia can stream The White Lotus on Binge. You can watch the official trailer here. We can’t wait to switch to island time.